| 单词 | preen |
| 释义 | Word Frequency preen 1(priːn) verb 1. (of birds) to maintain (feathers) in a healthy condition by arrangement, cleaning, and other contact with the bill 2. to dress or array (oneself) carefully; primp 3. (usually foll by on) to pride or congratulate (oneself) Derived forms preener (ˈpreener) noun Word origin C14 preinen, probably from prunen to prune3, influenced by prenen to prick, pin (see preen2); suggestive of the pricking movement of the bird's beakWord Frequency preen 2(priːn) noun Scottish a pin, esp a decorative one Word origin Old English prēon a pin; related to Middle High German pfrieme awl, Dutch priem bodkin |
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